Entry-Level
Certifications for
IT Beginners
Your Gateway to a Successful IT Career
All Entry-Level IT Certifications
CompTIA A+
220-1101 and 220-1102
CompTIA Network+
N10-009 (N10-008 will retire on December 20, 2024)
CompTIA Security+
SY0-701
CompTIA Server+
SK0-005
Cisco CCNA
200-301
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AZ-900
CompTIA A+: 220-1101 & 220-1102
Key Topics Covered
 Hardware and software troubleshooting
 Networking basics
 Operating systems
Who Should Pursue It?
 Aspiring IT support specialists
 Beginners seeking a broad understanding of IT
CompTIA Network+: N10-009 or N10-008
Key Topics Covered
 Network architecture and operations
 Network security and troubleshooting
 Network technologies and protocols
Who Should Pursue It?
 Those interested in networking roles
 IT professionals aiming to validate their networking
skills
Note: N10-008 Exam will retire on December 20, 2024.
CompTIA Security+: SY0-701
Key Topics Covered
 Threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities
 Identity and access management
 Security architecture and design
Who Should Pursue It?
 Aspiring cybersecurity professionals
 IT professionals wanting to enhance their security
knowledge
CompTIA Server+: SK0-005
Key Topics Covered
 Server hardware and software
 Storage and security
 Disaster recovery and troubleshooting
Who Should Pursue It?
 Those interested in server administration roles
 IT professionals aiming to specialize in server
technologies
Cisco CCNA: 200-301 V1.1
Key Topics Covered
 Network fundamentals
 Routing and switching
 Security and automation
Who Should Pursue It?
 Aspiring network engineers
 IT professionals aiming to work with Cisco
technologies
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: AZ-900
Key Topics Covered
 Core Azure services and solutions
 Cloud concepts and pricing
 Security, privacy, and compliance
Who Should Pursue It?
 Those interested in cloud computing roles
 Beginners seeking to understand Microsoft Azure
Job Roles for Entry-Level Certifications
A+: IT Support, Help Desk
Network+: Network Administrator, Network
Support
Security+: Security Specialist, Analyst
Server+: Server Administrator
CCNA: Network Engineer, System Administrator
Azure Fundamentals: Cloud Administrator,
Azure Specialist